摘要：Water samples were collected from eight different areas in Mysore city for theexamination of microbial quality of drinking water by the H 2 S strip test. It indicated thatthe percentage of water pollution rose in the selected areas in 2008, in addition thepercentage of Cauvery water pollution, which is a major source of drinking water,increased in 2008. All the water samples, which were collected from storage sourcesof water in selected areas, were found to be polluted. As women have a vital role to playin the collection of water, women’s practices and their behaviour is important for storingwater and the steps taken to treat potable water. Another useful purpose for measuringthe microbial quality of water is educational. Teaching people about the microbial qualityof water and the fundamentals of the germ theory within the context of education andoutreach programs for water, sanitation and hygiene at the individual, household,community and regional levels is a continuing and long-term goal in the global healthinitiative. In delivering these educational messages the H 2 S-producing bacterial test isvery suitable, as it is easier to use and is cheaper than the conventional procedures.
